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PC Upgrade

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  • 24-04-2024 10:45am
    #1
    Kamu
    Registered Users Posts: 503 ✭✭✭


    Hello everyone, it has been a few years since I first set up my computer and I believe it is time to upgrade!

    My current set up is here:

    https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/list/9N4HTY

    My main focus points are: More Storage, New Monitor, New GPU. (Do I need a new motherboard? ) A CPU instead?

    1. What is your budget? [€1000]

    2. What will be the main purpose of the computer? [Retro and AAA Gaming, Programming, Music Production ]

    3. Do you need a copy of Windows? [Sure, won't say no]

    4. Can you use any parts from an old computer? [Yes, see my current set up]

    5. Do you need a monitor? [I would like a second monitor that can go portrait.]

    5a. If yes, what size do you need. [24'.]

    6. Do you need any of these peripherals? [No]

    7. Are you willing to try overclocking? [Yes]

    8. How can you pay? [Card]

    9. When are you purchasing? [Soon]

    Thank you all!

    Post edited by Kamu on


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    #2
    Spear
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators, Help & Feedback Category Moderators Posts: 25,090 CMod ✭✭✭✭Spear


    That board supports the Ryzen 5000 series, including the X3D series, so you could easily retain that and just drop in a bigger CPU.



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    #3
    K.O.Kiki
    Registered Users Posts: 18,703 ✭✭✭✭K.O.Kiki


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2058348545/pc-upgrade

    PCPartPicker Part List: https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/list/HmRvGP

    CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D 3 GHz 8-Core Processor (£232.00 @ Amazon UK)
    CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 RGB Black Edition 57.3 CFM CPU Cooler (Purchased For £0.00)
    Motherboard: Gigabyte B450M GAMING Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard (Purchased For £0.00)
    Memory: Corsair Vengeance LPX 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR4-3200 CL16 Memory (£62.99 @ Amazon UK)
    Storage: Intel 660p 512 GB M.2-2280 PCIe 3.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive (Purchased For £0.00)
    Storage: MSI SPATIUM S270 960 GB 2.5" Solid State Drive (£58.99 @ Amazon UK)
    Video Card: Asus DUAL EVO OC GeForce RTX 4070 12 GB Video Card (£498.98 @ Amazon UK)
    Case: RIOTORO CR400 ATX Mid Tower Case
    Power Supply: Corsair TX550M Gold 550 W 80+ Gold Certified Semi-modular ATX Power Supply (Purchased For £0.00)
    Monitor: LG 24GL600F-B 23.6" 1920 x 1080 144 Hz Monitor (Purchased For £0.00)
    Total: £852.96
    Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
    Generated by PCPartPicker 2024-04-27 23:34 BST+0100

    For a second monitor just buy a cheap used one on Adverts/Facebook.



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    #4
    Kamu
    Registered Users Posts: 503 ✭✭✭Kamu


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122072127#Comment_122072127

    Hero, thank you!



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    Spear
    Moderators, Computer Games Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators, Help & Feedback Category Moderators Posts: 25,090 CMod ✭✭✭✭Spear


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122073032#Comment_122073032

    Just make sure you update the BIOS before putting in a the newer CPU to ensure it's supported.



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    #6
    Kamu
    Registered Users Posts: 503 ✭✭✭Kamu


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/122074829#Comment_122074829

    This is why I come here, I would have just put it straight in!



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